What Is A PanOptix® Lens and How Is It Used for Cataracts?

Most Americans develop cataracts, or cloudy lenses, by the time they reach 65. This age-related condition causes some significant vision changes when left untreated. When daily activities, like reading books and road signs, become too challenging in Lee County, board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. James E. Croley III can replace the affected lens through cataract surgery.

During a cataract procedure, the Cataract & Refractive Institute of Florida exchanges the cloudy lens with an intraocular lens (IOL). Premium lenses, like the PanOptix Trifocal Lens, can improve your vision in addition to cataracts. Learn more about premium IOLs by contacting our team in Cape Coral, Lehigh, or Bonita Springs, FL for an eye assessment. We can review the best options for your vision needs.

How intraocular lenses work

Cataracts can cause a wide range of problems, like hazy vision, dull colors, and noticeable glare around light sources. An IOL is a clear lens that can improve your vision when cataracts prevent you from seeing properly. Premium IOLs not only treat cataracts but also common vision issues like nearsightedness and farsightedness. There are many different kinds of intraocular lenses based on your individual goals.

For example, monofocal IOLs can address vision at one distance. Our team may select these IOLs for either near or distant vision. The selection cannot change once the surgery is completed. Some multifocal IOLs can address near and distance vision at the same time. The PanOptix cataract lens, however, allows men and women to see clearly at three vision distances instead of one or two. This includes near, mid-distance, and distance vision.

Advantages of the PanOptix Trifocal Lens

The PanOptix cataract lens may be a better alternative than traditional intraocular lenses. When you come in for a cataract consultation in Cape Coral, Lehigh, or Bonita Springs, FL, we can explain the benefits over other options.

• More precise vision: no more straining to focus when reading, driving, or performing other simple activities

• See colors more clearly: patients report brighter and more vivid colors after undergoing surgery

• No more glare: lenses can address bothersome halos around lights or glare when driving at night

Is the PanOptix lens right for you?

Only an evaluation by a board-certified ophthalmologist can determine if you are a possible candidate for cataract removal and a premium intraocular lens. During an assessment in Lee County, Dr. Croley can examine your eyes and ask about your health background. If you have cataracts and feel limited by glasses or contact lenses, you may be eligible for the PanOptix cataract lens. We can review the possibilities of seeing clearly nearby, at a mid-distance, and far away at the same time.

Learn about cataract removal

Are you beginning to notice symptoms of cataracts, like cloudy vision? Do you have trouble seeing objects at different distances? Dr. James E. Croley III can improve your vision through cataract removal and the innovative PanOptix Trifocal Lens. Request an appointment with the experts at Cataract & Refractive Institute of Florida in Cape Coral, Lehigh, or Bonita Springs, FL. Our eye care center has a top-notch team of professionals who are dedicated to your eye health.